Goals

You can perform test activities appropriate to the software development lifecycle

You can prioritize the testing activities on the basis of the results of a risk analysis

You can select and apply the appropriate test techniques and apply tests that provide the necessary confidence, based on the agreed coverage criteria

You can support the testing activities with appropriate documentation

You can determine the appropriate form of functional tests to be applied

You can bear the responsibility for usability testing within project

You can effectively take part in formal and informal reviews with stakeholders, thereby applying knowledge of typical mistakes made in products

You can define and apply error classifications and apply

You can use tools to support an efficient test process.

Description

An international standard in software testing

In November 2002, the International Software Testing Qualification Board (ISTQB) was founded with the objective to establish the further internationalization and harmonization of the test certification program. Meanwhile, there is a fully recognized and globally harmonized ISTQB certification scheme. The ISTQB testing certification program is divided into three levels:

Foundation Certificate

Advanced Certificate

Expert Certificate

This five-day accredited course prepares you for the exam "ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst Certificate" and meets the requirements as set by ISTQB. You will learn all about test analysis, test techniques, usability testing and reviews.

Target audience

Who should attend this training?

The training is suitable for you if you are involved in software testing for some time and want to delve further into test analysis.

Roles of participants in their organization

This training is meant for:

Test Analysts

Developers

Integrators

Test coordinators

Test Managers

Test Consultants

Prior knowledge or training required

You possess the ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing and a minimum of 18 months testing experience.

Program

Structure of this training

The training lasts five days, spread over a number of weeks in which you will learn all about test analysis, test techniques, usability testing and review. Emphasis lies on deepening your knowledge of structured testing and the application in practice. You will practice with a comprehensive case.

During day five of the training a specific exam training will take place in the morning. In the afternoon the exam will take place. On this day exam questions will be practiced in groups and individually. Specific topics that frequently arise during the exams will be discussed again. Finally, there is ample attention to exam tips.

The exam consists of multiple-choice scenario-based questions will take place on day five of the course. With a score of 65% or higher you get the ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst Certificate.

Course outline

Test management

Test phases (planning, specification, execution and closure)

Exit, entry and acceptance criteria

Test documentation (IEEE 829)

Test reporting

Risk management and translating this into a test approach and test techniques